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Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was released 8 months after the V-Lux 30 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores versus the V-Lux 30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm SL300 V-Lux 30 
IntroducedJanuary 2012May 2011Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm SL300

 V-Lux 30 Fujifilm SL300 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm SL300 V-Lux 30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the V-Lux 30.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and V-Lux 30 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and V-Lux 30.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm SL300 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL300
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
38
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (510g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than others (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL300
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography details
54
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than others (219 grams)
has focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
34
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Leica V-Lux 30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-05-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $280 $900